How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Meadows Elementary | Nisqually Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lacey, WA | Lacey, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 765 | 789 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.5:1 | 17.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.0% | 47.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Meadows Elementary | Nisqually Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,649 | $19,649 |
| District | North Thurston Public Schools | North Thurston Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Meadows Elementary | Nisqually Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.7% | 40.5% |
| African American | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% | 28.2% |
| Asian | 11.2% | 6.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.7% | 3.7% |
| Multiracial | 17.4% | 14.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Meadows Elementary | Nisqually Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 765:1 | 402.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.4% | 28.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 57 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.